Darius the Great Is Not Okay

This book was an unexpected delight. I knew going in that this book included a strong focus on depression, but it is not a sad book.

I enjoyed getting to see the world through the lens that Darius has, even as he struggles because he also starts to see that the world is a beautiful place, and things are not always just as they appear.

This book has wonderful perspective about seeing ourselves and others as whole people, with good things and less good things, but ultimately giving grace and being okay with difference.

Almost all of the experience of Darius is outside of my experience, and I really enjoyed going on an adventure (on my computer) to see Yazd, learning about the B'hai and Zoroastrian faiths, and learning about tea. It's a fun read with cultural notes.

Also: The narrator of the audiobook does a fantastic job.